Reuel
From Hebrew רְעוּאֵל (“friend of God”).
Every Reuel since 1893 — 958 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Reuel
Reuel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,364 in 2025 with 35 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 958 American babies have been named Reuel. Its peak came in 2025, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Reuel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Reuel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #3,364 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,054 |
| 2023 | 29 | #3,862 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,070 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,730 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,409 |
| 2019 | 15 | #6,040 |
| 2018 | 12 | #7,032 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,274 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,649 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,393 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,240 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,473 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,203 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,949 |
| 2010 | 10 | #8,010 |
| 2009 | 5 | #14,049 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,100 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,639 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,877 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,906 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,720 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,455 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,179 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11,921 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,277 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,909 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #4,065 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,286 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,191 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,443 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,613 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,255 |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,394 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,528 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,299 |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,632 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,426 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,211 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Reuel mean?
From Hebrew רְעוּאֵל (“friend of God”).
How popular is the name Reuel in 2025?
Reuel ranked #3,364 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 35 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Reuel?
958 babies have been named Reuel in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Reuel most popular?
Reuel peaked in 2025, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Reuel a boy or girl name?
Reuel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Reuel rising or falling?
Reuel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.